The Melsheimer family in Reil in Mosel.
Thorsten Melsheimer in the Mullay site Five generations of winemakers growing vines on the steep slopes of the famous Mosel region in Germany. The Mosel is marked by many steep slopes a truly cultural heroic viticulture, Melsheimer works almost exclusive with Riesling and a little bit of Pinot Noir for their sparkling production. The production is very small a few thousands of bottles a year all done in biodynamic natural farming, the pesticide is banned for quite a long time since 1995, and in 2013 the properties has certified Demeter; apparently in the Mosel, only 3 wineries have got such a certification. Their goal is to reach the maximum aromatic complexity at the highest level of authenticity and environmental balance, without losing the freshness and lightness of classic Mosel Riesling. They farm on a terrific steep slope, a full block Mullay-Hofberg with a single grape variety from a really small area. In the Lower Middle Mosel: For nearly one kilometer, direct...